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Hi everyone! You are invited to listen to a great 90-minute podcast about consciousness. Link is given in a comment below. Ezra Klein goes back and forth with Michael Pollan, about his book A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness (234 pages)
https://www.amazon.ca/World-Appears-Journey-into-Consciousness/dp/198488199X

What is the stream of consciousness? How intelligent are plants? Bacteria move with purpose. Reading a print book can be an ideal way to be awake, aware, and creative. These and other great points come up.

You are invited to listen to or watch this podcast and then come to discuss, along with our experiences and personal takes on consciousness. And have treats. Feel free to bring something simple that can be passed around the table.

Bring a story or thought to share, or listen if you like. We recently discussed a related book, Seven and a Half Lessons about the Brain (science-based focus). This time our author Michael Pollan is known for books on plants, psychedelics, and more. His Consciousness book takes a more multi-faceted view, including other living things, literary sources, psychology and psychedelics.

Links to the podcast and some further resources follow in the comments below. Reading, listening to or watching this interview is best. Reading Pollan’s book is not required, but don't let that stop you. Happy reading and listening. See you soon! 🙂🙂

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